Several arrested during eviction on Robinson Rancheria

ROBINSON RANCHERIA -- An eviction turned aggressive at a residence on Robinson Rancheria and more than half a dozen people were arrested Wednesday afternoon.

The apartment, located at 3006 Quail Top Trail, was occupied by approximately 20 people when Robinson Rancheria Police Commander John Irwin entered to evict Dwayne Duncan, according to Lake County Sheriff's Lt. Steve Brooks.

Irwin did not immediately evict Duncan, and allowed him to remove his property from the apartment that morning.

Irwin requested assistance from the Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) with a civil standby but not to help with the eviction. Investigators from the District Attorney's Office were also at the scene, Brooks stated.

Sheriff's deputies followed Irwin inside the apartment at about 3 p.m. to prevent any criminal acts that might take place, and allegedly found a group in a circle performing a ritual, according to Brooks.

Irwin then ordered Duncan to leave the residence, he allegedly refused and was placed under arrest without resistance.

As Irwin attempted to escort Duncan out of the apartment, the people inside allegedly surrounded Irwin and pushed him back when he tried to leave, Brooks stated.

Sheriff's deputies then attempted to create a clear path and the pushing allegedly escalated.

Douglas Duncan, of Oakland, allegedly hit two deputies with a bamboo stick over the head, and one received minor injuries, according to Brooks.

Nina Duncan, of Lucerne, also allegedly grabbed and attempted to remove a holstered firearm from another LCSO deputy.

Those arrested were charged with several offenses including battery on a peace officer, assault with a deadly weapon, resisting a peace officer by threat or violence and attempting to take a firearm from a peace officer.

All of the subjects arrested were transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility.